Mitaki-dera is a tranquil Buddhist temple complex tucked into the forested hillside of western Hiroshima, reached via a mossy stone stairway lined with stone lanterns and small shrines. In spring, dozens of cherry trees bloom throughout the grounds, creating a quietly spiritual hanami atmosphere far removed from the crowds of the city centre. The combination of weathered pagodas, rushing stream, and falling petals makes it one of Hiroshima's most photogenic and serene sakura spots. The temple is also known for its connections to victims of the atomic bombing, lending the hanami experience a reflective depth.
- Type
- Venue
- Category
- Cherry Blossom
- Season
- Spring
- Month
- Early April
- Region
- Chugoku
- Prefecture
- Hiroshima
- City
- Hiroshima
Highlights
- ◆Secluded woodland temple setting away from city crowds
- ◆Cherry blossoms framing ancient pagodas and stone lanterns
- ◆Mossy stone stairways and forest stream atmosphere
- ◆Spiritual and contemplative hanami experience
- ◆Short bus ride from Hiroshima city centre